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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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