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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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