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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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