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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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