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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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