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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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