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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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