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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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