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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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