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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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