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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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