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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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