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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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