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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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