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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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