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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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