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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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