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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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