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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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