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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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