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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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