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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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