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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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