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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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