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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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