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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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