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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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