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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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