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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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