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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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