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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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