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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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