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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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