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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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