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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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