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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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