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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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