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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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