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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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