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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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