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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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