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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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