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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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