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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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