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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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