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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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