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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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