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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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