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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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