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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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