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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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