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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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