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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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