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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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