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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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