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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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