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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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