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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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