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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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