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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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