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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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