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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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