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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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