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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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