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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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