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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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