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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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