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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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