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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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