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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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