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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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