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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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