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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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