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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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