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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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