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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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