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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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