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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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