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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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