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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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