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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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