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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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