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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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