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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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