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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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