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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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