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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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