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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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