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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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