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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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