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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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