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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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