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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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