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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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