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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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