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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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