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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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