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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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