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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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