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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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