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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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