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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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