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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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