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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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