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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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