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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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