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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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