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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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