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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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