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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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