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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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