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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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