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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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