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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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