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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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