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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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