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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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