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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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