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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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