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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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