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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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