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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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