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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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