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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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