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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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