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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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