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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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