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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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