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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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