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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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