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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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