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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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