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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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