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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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