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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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