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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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