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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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