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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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