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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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