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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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