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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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