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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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