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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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