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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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