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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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