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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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