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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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