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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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