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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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