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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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