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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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