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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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