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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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