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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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