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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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