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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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