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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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