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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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