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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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