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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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