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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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