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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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