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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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