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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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