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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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