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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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