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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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