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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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