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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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