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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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