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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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