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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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