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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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