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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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