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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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