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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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