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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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