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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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