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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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