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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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