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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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