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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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