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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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