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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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