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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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