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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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