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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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