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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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