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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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