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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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