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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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