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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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