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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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