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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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