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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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