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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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