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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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