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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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