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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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