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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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