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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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