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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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