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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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