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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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