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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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