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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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