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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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