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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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