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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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