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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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