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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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