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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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