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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources