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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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