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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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