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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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