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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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