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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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