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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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