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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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