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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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