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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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