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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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