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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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