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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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