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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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