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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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