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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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