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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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