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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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