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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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