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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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