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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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