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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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