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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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