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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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