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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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