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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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