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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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