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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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