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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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