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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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