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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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