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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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