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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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