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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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