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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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