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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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