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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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