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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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