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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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