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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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