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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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