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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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