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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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