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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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