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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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