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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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