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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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