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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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