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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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