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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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