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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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