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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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