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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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