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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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