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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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