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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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