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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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