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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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