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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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