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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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