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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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