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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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