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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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