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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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