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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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