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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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