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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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