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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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