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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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