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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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