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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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