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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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