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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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