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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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