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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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