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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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