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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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