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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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