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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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