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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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