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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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