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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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