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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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