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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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