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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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