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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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