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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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