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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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