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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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