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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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