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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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