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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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