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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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