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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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