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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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