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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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