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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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