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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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