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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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