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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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