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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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