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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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