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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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