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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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