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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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