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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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