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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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