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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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