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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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