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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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