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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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