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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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