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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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