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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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