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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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