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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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