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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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