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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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