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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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