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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources