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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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