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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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