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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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