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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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