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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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