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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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