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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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