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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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