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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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