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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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