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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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