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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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