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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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