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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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