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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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