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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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