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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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