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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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