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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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