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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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