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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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