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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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