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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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