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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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