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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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