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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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