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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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