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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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