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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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