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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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