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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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