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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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