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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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