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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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