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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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