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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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