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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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