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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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