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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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