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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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