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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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