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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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