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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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