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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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