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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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