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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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