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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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