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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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