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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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