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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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