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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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