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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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