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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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