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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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