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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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