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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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