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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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