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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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