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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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