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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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