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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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