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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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