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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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