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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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