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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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