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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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