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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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