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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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