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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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