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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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