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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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