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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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