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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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