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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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