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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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