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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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