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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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