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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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