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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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