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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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