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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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