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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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