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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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