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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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