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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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