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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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