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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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