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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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