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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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