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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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