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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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