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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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