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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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