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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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