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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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