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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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