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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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