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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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