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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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