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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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