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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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