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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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