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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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