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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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