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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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