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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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