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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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