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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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