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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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