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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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