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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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