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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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