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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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