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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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