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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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