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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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