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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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