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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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