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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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