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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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