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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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