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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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