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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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