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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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