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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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