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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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