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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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