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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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