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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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