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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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