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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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