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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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