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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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