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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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