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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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