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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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