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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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