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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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