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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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