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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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