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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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