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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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