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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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