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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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