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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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