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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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