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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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