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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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