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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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