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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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