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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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