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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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