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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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