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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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