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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). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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