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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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