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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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