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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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