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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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