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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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