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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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