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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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