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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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