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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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