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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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