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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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