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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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