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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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