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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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