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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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