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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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