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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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