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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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