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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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