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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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