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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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