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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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