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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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