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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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