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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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